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ThermoFisher Scientific Sr Director, EHS in Greenville, North Carolina

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com .

What Will You Do?

This position is dual role with responsibilities for leading the EHS function for the Drug Product Division and expanded responsibilities for the Global Pharma Services Group as well as serving as a back-up to the Vice President, EHS.

Drug Product Division responsibilities (40%) include:

Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) functional leader for the Drug Products Division.

  • Develop divisional EHS strategy as well as provide direction, support and guidance to DPD facilities.

  • Drive achievement of EHS Index and KPI targets as well as continuous improvement of the EHS program.

  • Drive meaningful colleague and supervisor engagement.

  • Ensure site compliance with applicable EH&S regulations as well as Corporate Thermo Fisher Scientific EH&S policies and Standards.

  • Implement a system of EHS Governance for the division in alignment with business priorities and provide support to achieve business goals.

Oversee EHS Risk Management for the Division. Develop and implement the divisional strategy to understand and reduce EHS risks in the business.

Partner with the DPD Leadership team on strategic initiatives and operational improvement projects. Engage in collaborative problem solving and continuous improvement. Escalate EHS concerns as required and ensure EHS considerations are integrated into change management.

Pharma Services Group - Global Leader responsibilities (60%) include:

  • Serve as back-up for the Pharma Services Group - Vice President – EHS as required, back up includes participating and interacting with Corporate Thermo Fisher Scientific EHS team, Global Quality Leaders team, and Group Leadership team to support the business and the EHS program. Includes providing support and guidance to the global PSG Business Management, Commercial, Engineering, PPI, Project Management, and Supply Chain functional groups.

  • Global PSG EHS Management Systems – Drive positive EHS culture by advancing proven system elements and methodologies that align with recognized international standards for EHS management (such as ISO 45001) throughout the PSG network.

  • Establish Global EHS Communications and Training Strategies for PSG.

  • Lead the PSG Contractor Management Program.

  • Lead the PSG Security program which includes liaising with Corporate Thermo Fisher Scientific Security team.

  • Create and implement an EHS Supplier Management program.

The successful candidate must have:

Education:

B.Sc. in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, EHS, or related discipline. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Professional designation in Health & Safety such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) or equivalent is considered an asset.

Experience:

15 or more years of previous Health and Safety experience in and industrial or related environment. 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, and Management experience.

Competencies:

Demonstrated success in biosafety, industrial hygiene and risk management. Experience with implementation of management systems and auditing programs. Comfortable knowledge with international environmental, health and safety legislation.

People management experience. Proven ability to coach and develop staff as well as the technical ability to coordinate departmental business activities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to motivate and lead.

Well organized and detail oriented. Excellent computer and database skills. Excellent presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Demonstrated commitment to our fundamental principles of Integrity, Respect, & Excellence.

Proficiency with the English Language.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Due to the nature of the work, assignments require light physical effort and fatigue. Walking, sitting and standing for extended periods.

Although typically located in a comfortable indoor area, site visits may involve:

  • Exposure to the elements.

  • Exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights during site visits.

  • May require climbing ladders and stairs to access various parts of a facility.

Ability to travel between sites via air, car, and/or train as needed to provide support.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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